giddy for fall

(my neighbor has the most beautiful garden in his front yard and this pumpkin is just one of the cool things he has growing in it.)

Fall has finally arrived in the state of Idahow. (as Rachel Wagstaff would pronounce it.) Well at least near my house and I couldn't be more happy about it.

Yesterday I was still in a lot of pain from the dermatology appointment I had on Tuesday so the boys and I stayed inside the entire day. So depressing. I made them watch tv and play on our couch cushions all day long. I felt really bad about it. As soon as Joaquin came home with taco bell for dinner I asked him if he would take us for a drive to get out of the house. I was sort of expecting our drive to be similar to when we would go on drives in salt lake, 10 or 15 minutes and we would be up Heber canyon. Well it isn't quite that way here. There aren't any mountains that are that close. I was kinda bummed but it was still nice to get out of the house and take a drive with the windows rolled down.

There is something magical or whimsical about the fall to me. I don't really know how to explain it but it truly is my most favorite time of the year. Some of my fondest memories take place around the fall. I think it reminds me of spending quality time with family. The weather cools and it gets darker earlier so you're forced to spend more time with your family.

Anywho, Joaquin and I both love the fall. His reasons are a little different than mine. He loves fall for the football and opening of hunting and I'm pretty sure that one day that will be why my boys get excited for the season change too. But until then I will brain wash them to love it for the smells of pumpkin spice and the taste of candy corn.


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